Chapter 0782

Marcus kept driving after his abrupt stop. Peter’s health wasn’t good, so if he wanted to talk to him, he had no cholce but to wait until he recovered.

Memories from earlier that morning began flooding his mind.

[Court of Appeals]

Marcus Bartz arrived at the courthouse as a protected witness, accompanied by his wife, Valerie. It had been years since he had felt this nervous. He knew that if things didn’t go well, he could end up in prison, leaving Valerie alone and his children to grow up without a present father,

On the other side, Peter Palmer walked in, holding Celeste Mason’s hand. Things between them weren’t exactly great, but she understood that she couldn’t leave him alone He was the father of her children, and she felt obligated to be there for him. Peter carried the same uncertainty as Marcus. If anything went wrong, he would end up in prison and likely never see his kids again. Given his condition, he knew he’d probably be sent to a psychiatric hospital–but that was one part of the story he still hadn’t told Celeste.

arrive, and without meaning to, her eyes landed on the young woman by his side. She was dressed simply in a summer dress, but what stood out the most was her swollen belly. A sharp pang hit Valerie’s chest.

like this trial would be the

see his brother–Peter had stepped outside with Celeste just minutes before. Instead, he and Diana approached Valerie to greet her. At first, Diana

with her, as if afraid she might break. The moment Maximus saw his

pulled her into a warm hug and greeted her happily. Diana, noticing

it still hurt?”

isn’t alone. He needed to find someone. I wouldn’t want him to spend his whole life

avoid, but with time, if you finally decide to let go of that weight, it’ll hurt less and less,” Diana

over to where Maximus was. When she reached him, he introduced her to Celeste.

Mason. She’s currently pregnant with Peter’s babies.”

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